Multi-material Additive Manufacturing of Functional Ceramics

This proposal involves using 3-D printing technology to form a ceramic sensor. The sensor can be used by navies to detect submarines. The ceramic sensors are either an underwater sound projector, an underwater microphone, or both. The 3-D printing technology should allow larger, more sophisticated sensors to be manufactured. The technology should simplify the build process by reducing the number of steps required to build the ceramic sensor. This technology is expected to benefit the Canadian Navy in future applications and enhance the Ultra product portfolio to increase export sales and the associated benefits to Canada that they bring.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Plucknett

Student:

Partner:

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program: